Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-07-20
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DEATHS.
A Farmville (va.) special of the 10th instant
to the Richmond Dispatch contains the follow
ing announcement of the death of Mr.. A.
Cowan, of that town, which occurred earl.
| that morning -
His death was sudden, and was doubles
caused by disease of the heart, from which III
had long suffered, and on account of which HI
retired several years ago from active journal
istic work. Mr.. Cowan was of Scotch family
of fertile and vigorous mind, was q graceful
| ready writer, and q much-loved citizen. He
was in his sixty. eighth year. Staunton gave
him birth, and in the office of the Vindicator he
worked and wrote for a number OF years. He
also edited the Scottsville Register, and more
than forty years ago founded the Farmville
Journal During his residence here he had al
ways, until the last few years, been connected
with the press of our town. Our people In
placing just and high estimation on the
character ofthis worthy citizen for q number
of years made him mayor of the corporation
and gave him numerous political and NUM-
cipal honors. Mr.. Cowan was an amiable,
kind-hearted, generous man and friend. con-
sistent Christian and member of the Presby-
tepian Church, a man without an enemy, and
one who hated only the mean and low.'
The above intelligence brings deep sorrow to
many in this city, who in early life were the
associates of the deceased nor is it less SO to
the younger generation who had learned his
history and were taught to honor the name of
one who reflected SO much in his career of the
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people with whom he was reared to manhood.
Emiel sawerwald German, who had been
employed at Crimora Mines for the last three
years was accidently killed at that place on the
morning of the 18th instant. He was cutting
drift under an old shaft which was well filled
with water, causing q heavy weight to bear
upon its bottom Immediately under which he
was working in the drift. The bottom of the
shaft giving away, Sawerwald was submerged
IN water and pressed down with earth mixed
with water, and was washed for some distance
down the drift in which he was at work.
causing it is supposed immediate death. His
body was recovered shortly after the occur
renee. The deceased leaves wife and two
children, who had recently came to him from
bis native land He was esteemed by his en-
ployers, and there is much sympathy for his
afflicted family.
Mrs. Jane A. WayIand, wife of Mr.. E. A.
Wayland, of Waynesboro' died at her resi-
dence in that place on the afternoon of the 14th
instant. aged u years. She was buried Sab
bath afternoon. the funeral services from the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, Rev. J.
Fred Beggs assisted by Rev. A. R. Cooke, of the
presbyterian Church. Three sons, two of whom
reside in Ohio and one in Texas arrived in
time to attend the funeral services at which
were also three daughters of the deceased. Ser
vices were suspended in other churches and
the congregations, generally. united In rem
dering the last tributes of respect to the de-
ceased who was much loved and venerated in
the community
Henry Hanger, a young man about 20 years
ofage, son of VIM. d. Hanger Esq, died on
the night of the 18th inst, after brief Illness
of fever at his fathers residence, q few miles
east Of this city. He had been to Tennessee,
and returning recently, was stricken with the
disease which terminated fatally. There is a
general sympathy expressed for the afflicted
parents and family who have been SO sudden
ly and unexpectedly called to mourn the loss
OF a loved one Of the household. The funeral
services were held at Thinking Spring Church
Sabbath afternoon. Rev. John A. Preston, the
pastor. conducting the services
Mr.. Levi Picker, who resided near Mines
vile, died on the morning of the 18th in slant.
aged about 60 years. He was buried at St. Mi
chaePs church on the afternoon of the 10th.
He was prosperous farmer, highly esteemed
and good citizen. He was q member of the
German Reformed Church.
Samuel r. Sterling. late Treasurer of Rock
1ngham county, who has been in feeble health
since the defalcation in his office became pub
lie. died at Harrisonburg on the 18th instant.
Mary Burns, aged IL months, younges. child
OF Z. A. and Bessie NJ Grafton, died al the resi-.
idence gifts PAL ents, 267 Gooch St, on the 18th
instant, at p. NJ. of cholera infantum
F. SUDDEN DEATH.-From papers found on his
person, colored man, who died suddenly
Monday night, was from Charlottesville and
named William Johnson, and apparently
about 30 years of age. 1t seems that he had
been to Capon Springs and was returning to
Charlottesville, having been a passenger on
the South. bound train on the Valley Railroad
Monday afternoon. He had a ticket to Staun-
ton and intended to get off, but it is supposed
that as he was feeble in strength, tell asleep
and so failed to get off. After the train started.
the Conductor passing through the car and
taking up tickets awakened him and seeing
that he had not LETT the car at Staunton
stopped the train and let him off. The train
was then in view of Mrs. Gays residence and
about half mile from the depot. A colored
woman at Mrs. Gays house observed the man
when he left the car and saw him Immediate
~ 1aIl. She informed Messrs William and
ErsKlne Gay OF the fact, and they went imme-
olately to the place and found johnson yery
weak and helpless. They at once did every.
thing for his relief that could be done and re-
manned ministering TO him till death ensued
which was about O'Clock.
The Coroner, Mr.. E. NJ Cushing, was sent
for and he caused DR.. E. L. Renk ell to view the
body. No inquest was deemed necessary as
death had 'esuted from natural causes. Mr..
Coshihg provided coffin and with his bag
gage sent the body by express to his wife,
eatharlhe johnson, Charlottesville as papers
louhd on his person gave the name aud ad-
dfess CT his wife. The deceased had about Sl3
IN money, and it was evidently his purpose to
nave left the Valley train at Stanton to which
point he had ticket, and then to proceed to
Charlottesville.
The RE NJ MA Mt COUNTER is attracting
great attention atSRIRKEY & TAYLoa's.
Augusta Democratic Delegates to the
State COnvention-The County Com
mittee.